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  1. SpunkyMoo
    Well, thank you! And I will definitely try all of your suggestions
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    I think you are right! It's definitely not smooth inside; it's very realistic with lots of little bumps and tiny tiny bubbles. So I think maybe the teeny little raised bumps all over don't show enough of the color and make it look like a whitish/clear wax instead of the tan. I think that's it. So I guess there is no way to fix it, huh? I had tried using the heat gun and that kinda made it look worse. Oh well, guess I can't be a perfectionist on this one
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    The only other pillar wax that I had on hand was the cheapo hobby lobby wax and it turned out the same. I've poured one with a little vybar, as Bernadette suggested, so maybe that will help!
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    I just checked a small alum. votive mold that I poured some extra wax in, and it's shiny and smooth, not frosted and bubbly like the pies :-/
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    Yep, I tried the whole very hot water around the mold thing and even tried microwaving the mold for a minute (I researched first and found that they are micro safe) and then wrapped it in tin foil to retain the heat for a very long time. But still the same results... crazy
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    No, that's a great idea. I'm about to pour some extra into a votive cup and see how it comes out. It's definitely not FO related, as these are my very first testers and haven't used any yet.
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    I don't think it's the mold because I'm having the same problem with the berry filling insert too. It's just me, lol
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    Sigh... no, it turned out exactly the same! Oh well, at least I ruled out a temp problem. Would adding Vybar help? I don't usually use additives so I'm not sure...
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    Ok, thank you! I'm about to try that!
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    Maybe I do need to warm up the molds first then...
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    I'm not used to silicone molds, but I recently got a pie crust and an insert mold from Van Yulay. Anyway, I have tried two different types of paraffin, tried different pouring temps, cooling temps, curing times, etc and still have this horrible white "frosting", for lack of a better word, on the surface. What am I doing wrong? Do I need to heat up the silicone mold before pouring like you do sometimes with metal molds? Soooo frustrated... :undecided
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    I quite frequently get single slabs of 4630 with dirty bits on the outside. Fortunately it is soft enough that I have to use a butter knife to slice of the dirty parts.
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    50/50 mix of 4625 and 4630
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    I've never used gel wax and want to pick up some today to experiment with. I know Hobby Lobby wax isn't the gold standard by any means, but I want to play around with it for my own personal use without buying a huge pail. Does anyone know if their gel is low density or medium density? I went online and looked on the labels and of course, it does not say...
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    Oh wow, I would have thought the wax would seep under the holder when you poured. That's great- thanks for the idea!
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    These look great. If you don't mind me asking, how do you embed the holder itself into the pillar?
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    I finally ordered a tealight plug from Candles and Supplies.com to use in my palm pillars, but I can't find a glass holder that fits the plug size. Without a holder, the hole is too big and the tealight slides around everywhere. The diameter of the hole is 1 and 5/8" across and about 3/4" deep. Where do you guys find your thin, round, glass holders (not flared)?
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    Thanks for the input, guys. You all just confirmed my feelings on the subject. It's just way too risky, and while she is a really nice girl just starting out with her business, I have to look after my business too. Wholesale, it is!
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    Agreed! I would love to hear an answer to this question.
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    Well, here is what I'm thinking. She just opened this boutique up this month. Her business has been very slow; in fact, she said the only thing she is selling right now are my candles. So, I think she wants to restock my candles with a much bigger inventory, but does not have the cash to buy 100+ candles upfront. So, I guess this is more of a benefit to her while her business is growing. I'm not sure how much of a benefit it would be to me...
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    I've been selling to one boutique as a wholesale customer. But today she offered to sell my candles as consignment. I must admit that the idea of having to pay for candles supplies, etc. upfront with the possibility that I won't get my money back if they don't sell there is kinda scary. Are there other benefits to consignment? I would love any advice- Thanks!
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    When I drizzle "icing" on my Cinnamon Roll candles, I use soy wax (464) with no coloring since it's supposed to be white icing. I let it cool until right before the slushy stage and slowly pour it on the candle. It congeals as soon as it touches the candle. I've never made Ice cream candles, but I HTH.
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    I didn't find that exact mold, but I found some similar soap molds at Sculptures In Soap: http://www.sculpturesinsoap.com/soap/products/soapandcandle/sampler/index.htm HTH
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    Very interesting...
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    Gorgeous! I can't decide which one I like best!
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